The club was formed in 1870 at the Compleat Angler Hotel on the banks of the Thames and so began the history of one of the oldest clubs in the country. Notably, the club was one of the original entrants in the very first FA Cup competition in 1871/72, having contributed to the purchase of the Cup. Marlow FC has the distinction of being the only club to have applied to take part in the FA Cup every year since its inception. Marlow FC has a great history and heritage in the game. The first England captain, Cuthbert Ottaway, represented the club and long serving club secretary, Alfred Davis, was coach of the Great Britain football team at the 1908 Olympic Games. The Alfred Davis Memorial Ground is considered to be one of the most iconic non-league grounds in the country and has played host to many FA representative matches. Thanks to its extensive history, Marlow has global support and received visitors from across the globe including: Australia, Holland, Germany, Thailand, America, and beyond. In the modern era the club’s FA cup exploits have seen them appear on TV having progressed to play teams such as Tottenham Hotspur, Plymouth Argyle, West Bromwich Albion and Swindon Town.